Our award-winning wines are the perfect choice when you want to raise a glass of something sensational 

<p>When you're looking for the perfect tipple for a special occasion or dinner party, our selection is better than ever thanks to another fantastic year for Asda's wine producers. </p><p><img alt="ed-betts-final" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/ed-betts-final_GL?scl=1" style="width: 200px; float: left;">Ed Betts, Wine Buying Manager for Asda, has been in the trade for almost 20 years and his work has taken him to many of the world's top wine regions. </p><p>'It's always inspiring to discover new wines when I'm out in vineyards chatting with winemakers - and I enjoy helping make these available to our customers at great prices,' he said. </p><p>Here, Ed gives his top picks from our award-winning range. </p><p> </p><h2>The wine atlas ventoux, france </h2><p>Looking for a fresh vibrant, red? Well, look no further than <a href="http://groceries.asda.com/product/all-other-grapes/the-wine-atlas-ventoux/910002989364" target="_blank">The Wine Atlas Ventoux</a> from France. It&rsquo;s light and fruity, with the taste of ripe summer berry flavours. Wine buffs will get a hint of vanilla but all you really need to know is that it&rsquo;s deliciously easy to drink.</p><p><strong>Cheese match: </strong>This red goes well with a rich, buttery cheese like <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/brie-camembert/asda-extra-special-camembert-de-pays/910001509609" target="_blank">Extra Special Camembert De Pays</a>.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="red-white" class="ci-image ci-original" float: gotham height: narrow src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/red-white_GL?scl=1" ssm style="height: 674px; width: 800px;" text-align: width:></p><h2>Casa luis gran reserva, spain </h2><p><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/all-other-grapes/casa-luis-gran-reserva/910002989401" target="_blank">The Spanish tipple</a> scooped a gold at this year&rsquo;s International Wine & Spirits Competition so you know you&rsquo;re in for a treat. Aged in oak barrels, this purple-hued red has layers of flavour including blackcurrants and black cherries, followed by coffee and dark chocolate. </p><p><strong>Cheese match:</strong> Try with bold-flavoured hard cheeses, such as mature <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/extra-mature-vintage-cheese/asda-extra-mature-cheddar-cheese/910001802329" target="_blank">Cheddar</a> or <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/parmesan-hard-cheese/asda-extra-special-manchego-cheese/910001509873" target="_blank">Extra Special Manchego</a>.</p><h2>the wine atlas minervois, france</h2><p>If you want a taste of France without the travel costs, <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/all-other-grapes/the-wine-atlas-minervois/910002989285" target="_blank">this Grenache-based red wine</a> is just the ticket. So meet your perfect table companion &ndash; complex but mellow, it has juicy blackcurrant and plum flavours, aromas of olive and herbs, and a warm peppery finale. Ooh la la!</p><p><strong>Cheese match: </strong>Team this smooth red with a creamy mature Brie, such as <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/brie-camembert/asda-extra-special-brie-de-pays-cheese/910001510695" target="_blank">Extra Special Brie De Pays</a>.</p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><img alt="image-of-white-wines__square" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/image-of-white-wines_GL?scl=1" style="height: 774px; width: 800px;"></h2><h2>New zealand sauvingnon blanc</h2><p>This stylish, <a href="http://groceries.asda.com/product/sauvignon-blanc/new-zealand-sauvignon-blanc/910001616105" target="_blank">hay-coloured and zesty wine</a> from New Zealand&rsquo;s much-loved Marlborough winemaking region has a rise-and-shine grapefruit freshness and punchy tropical fruit flavours. And it won a gold medal at this year&rsquo;s International Wine Competition to boot!</p><p><strong>Cheese match: </strong>Try this Sauvignon Blanc with a tangy goats&rsquo; cheese, such as <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/goats-cheese/asda-french-soft-goats-cheese/910001509194" target="_blank">Asda Soft Goats&rsquo; Cheese</a>.</p><h2>The wine atlas cococciola</h2><p>A real find from the Abruzzo region in Central Italy, <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/all-other-grapes/the-wine-atlas-cococciola/910002989213" target="_blank">this silvery lemon white wine</a> has loads of citrus and green apple flavours without being overpowering. It has the refreshing mineral finish and zippy acidity of a good Pinot Grigio &ndash; buonissimo!</p><p><strong>Cheese match:</strong> This white works well with fresh, soft and milky mozzarella or <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/mozzarella-mascarpone/asda-extra-special-burrata-mozzarella/910003066466" target="_blank">Extra Special Burrata Mozzarella</a>.</p><h2>Extra special chardonnay, australia</h2><p>Chardonnay is often unfairly overlooked, but <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/chardonnay/asda-extra-special-chardonnay/910001816627" target="_blank">this example is a lovely golden wine</a> that&rsquo;s well balanced, with peachy flavours, biscuity notes and a palate-cleansing crisp mineral finish. Another corker of a wine from Oz!</p><p><strong>Cheese match:</strong> Team this Chardonnay with a mild goats&rsquo; cheese or a smooth, buttery Brie, such as <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/brie-camembert/asda-cornish-brie-cheese/910001171569" target="_blank">Asda Cornish Brie</a>.</p><p><em>Feeling inspired to try some new tipples? Make sure you stock up on everything you need at <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/groceries" target="_blank">Asda</a> or <a href="http://storelocator.asda.com/" target="_blank">pop into your local store</a>.</em></p>

Award-winning wine and cheese pairings

By Asda Good Living,11th September 2017

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